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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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